Leisurely Geeks

So the Nexus 7 tablet is here.

Android version 4.1 “Jellybean”,1.3Ghz quad core processor, NFC, Front facing camera and a 1200×800 screen.

More importantly though:

*Kindle Fire, Nook Tablet, and more importantly any high-end tablets are now completely obsolete.

Why?:

1.With the announcement came news of the play store adding the ability to sell TV Shows (seasons and episodes), Movies, and Magazines Google puts itself in as a major player in content distribution. Their previous lack of content is what opened the door and allowed Amazon to compete in the tablet market in the first place. Remember, the Fire is not pure android it is a skinned version that highlights Amazon’s content. This made complete sense at the time but, no longer has the pull it did previous to today’s announcements. Amazon should have done their best to parter with google and provide content directly in Android rather than make the Kindle Fire. Now they have to fight off Apple and Google in providing video content. Ouch!

2. Apps! I have been telling the people I know that the reason that I made the purchase of an iPad over a powerful android tablet was the lack of apps. Yes, yes, I am aware that the Play Store has over 500,000 apps. But, how many of them are optimized for tablets? Very few. I do not see this changing overnight as it will take time but, a single high selling android tablet may swing some developers to target the Nexus with new versions of their apps.

XBox (Photo credit: Sheryl’s Boys)

Gizmodo reports that the details of the upcoming Xbox 720 console have been leaked in the form of a leaked Microsoft presentation document dating back to 2010. Some pretty nice features are included such as Blue-Ray support, Kinnect 2, PVR functionality, full HD with 3D, Virtual reality via added glasses peripheral,  and the new smartglass system.  All for around $299! My opinion here is that this “leak” was on purpose and is there to take some of the wind out of Nintendo’s sails. Will it? Hard to say. But, Microsoft is clearly trying to make the Xbox become the only entertainment box you need in your living-room. Yes this leak dates back awhile, and things like Blue-Ray support and VR goggles might get dropped. Surely though, Sony and Nintendo are now on notice. Unfortunately for Nintendo, R&D time is over for their new Wii U. They better put out some amazing games. And now the ball is in Sony’s court to wow us with their plan for a new Playstation product.

Full article from Gizmodo here: Gizmodo Xbox 720.